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June is giggling out all over. Shall we get started? Thanks to you reliable readers of this space and your plethora of web lifted levity, we have much to laugh about.

How ve doit in Minasooota Al, a road crew supervisor in Minnesota, hired Ole to paint the yellow line down the middle of Route 32 heading up toward Bemidji. He was skeptical about hiring Ole since he didn't have any painting background. Yet, Ole appeared enthusiastic and told Al he really needed the job. At least his wife Lena told him so.

Al explained to Ole that his work day shift would be to complete two miles of center-line on the road. He was set up with brushes and paint and Al got him started.

After the first day, the supervisor was pleased to find Ole had painted four miles of road in his eight hour shift, instead of the two expected of him. He told Ole he did an excellent job and said how pleased he was with his progress.

On the second day, Ole completed painting just the two miles of road that was asked of him. Al was surprised, because on the first day, he had completed twice as much work. But Al didn't say anything, since two miles of road was the amount the job required anyway. Al decided to just accept it, and to look forward to the next day when he was sure Ole would pick up the pace again.

On day three, Al was disappointed to learn that in his 8 hour shift, Ole completed painting only one mile of road. Ole was called to Al's office and was asked what was the problem.

"On your first day, you completed four miles of road, on your second day two miles of road, and now on day three, you were only able to complete one mile of road. What's the problem, Ole?” "Vell," Ole replied, "I'll tell you vut is da problem, but I tought a smart man like you voot figger it out fer yerself. Every day I'm getting farder and farder avay from da paint can."

Golf Caddy Responses Golfer: "I think I'm going to drown myself in the lake."

Caddy: "Think you can keep your head down that long?"

Golfer: "I'd move heaven and earth to break 100."

Caddy: "Try heaven, you've already moved most of the earth."

Golfer: "Do you think my game is improving?"

Caddy: "Yes, you miss the ball much closer now."

Golfer: "Do you think I can get there with a five iron?"

Caddy: "Eventually."

Golfer: "You've got to be the worst caddy in the world."

Caddy: "I don't think so. That would be too much of a coincidence."

Golfer: "Please stop checking your watch all the time. It's too much of a distraction."

Caddy: "It's not a watch. It's a compass."

Golfer: "How do you like my game?"

Caddy: "It's very good. Personally, I prefer golf."

Golfer: "Do you think it's a sin to play on Sunday?

Caddy: "The way you play, it's a sin on any day."

Golfer: "This is the worst course I've ever played on."

Caddy: "This isn't the golf course. We left that an hour ago."

Golfer: "That can't be my ball, it's too old."

Caddy: "It's been a long time since we teed off, sir."

Golfer: “What do you think my biggest problem is?”

Caddy: “You are standing too close to the ball, after you hit it.”

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Circus peanuts A husband and wife who worked for the circus went to an adoption agency. The social workers there raised doubts about their suitability.

The couple then produced photos of their 50-foot motor home, which was clean, well maintained and equipped with a beautiful nursery.

The social workers then raised concerns about the education a child would receive while in the couple's care.

"We've arranged for a full-time tutor who will teach the child all the usual subjects along with French, Mandarin, and computer skills.

Then the social workers expressed concern about a child being raised in a circus environment.

"Our nanny will be a certified expert in pediatric care, welfare, and diet."

The social workers were finally satisfied. They asked, "What age child are you hoping to adopt?"

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The freshman turned the ball over in his hands, hesitating for a few seconds, and shrugged.

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Just let me do the talkin' 'cause if they hear your accent, they might think we're ignorant, and won't wanna sell that stuff to us. Now, I'll talk in a slow Georgia drawl so's they don't know we is from Texas.”

They go in and Billy Bob says with his best fake Georgia drawl, "I'll take 50 of them suits at $5.00 each, 100 of them there shirts at $2.00 each, 50 pairs of them there trousers at $2.50 each. I'll back up my pickup and..."

The owner of the shop interrupts, "Ya'll from Texas ain't ya?"

"Well, yeah," says a surprised Billy Bob, "How come you knowed that?"

"Because this is a dry cleaners."

Before you send e-mails telling me I should not make fun of Texans, just know I did not write this joke, but received it from a reader in Oklahoma.

Web wisdom trifecta The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.

Did you ever notice when you put the two words The and IRS together, they spell Theirs?

Some people try to turn back their odometers.

Not me. I want people to know why I look like this. I've traveled a long way. Remember, some of the roads weren't paved.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Whidbey Community, We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support we have received for moving our gallery to Langley. We could not have done this without you!

Thank you to the many people who supported our gofundme campaign and the many others who donated in response to our request for funding letter. Thank you to those who donated their time and skills to help remodel the old bank building into a light filled haven for viewing top quality local art. Thank you to our fellow merchants who have welcomed us with open arms. We are truly touched and humbled.

Soon we hope to start phase two, the renovation of the garden on Anthes into a beautiful sculpture garden for all to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you and bringing you monthly changing exhibitions of the amazing talent that resides among us.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely, Rob & Victory Schouten Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley, WA

Editor, Looks as though who ever owns the buildings at the Greenbank Post Office and Store has blocked off the extra parking spaces making it more difficult to park while shopping or retrieving your mail. Then it occurred to me they didn’t block off the parking spaces but put fire pits there for the locals to hold barbecues and roast marshmallows.

Thanks, and here I was thinking you had no community spirit.

Ralph Lawler, Greenbank

Navy Sets Public Meetings for Water Sampling Updates The Navy will hold its next two open house public meetings on the results from its ongoing community drinking water sampling for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) around NAS Whidbey Island facilities on May 31 and June 1, 2017.

This is an opportunity to learn more about the drinking water investigation near Ault Field and OLF Coupeville. Subject matter experts from the Navy and partnering agencies will share information and answer your questions.

Because there will not be a formal presentation, you are welcome to arrive at any time during the Open House. There are two open houses currently scheduled for your area:

As of May 19, 2017, the Navy has received 211 lab results from drinking water sampling at private residence and public supply wells in the areas surrounding both NAS Whidbey Island’s Ault Field and Outlying Landing Field (OLF) Coupeville properties.

As of May 19, 2017, the Navy has obtained 211 samples for analysis. Of the total 211 results received, ten results are above EPA lifetime health advisory level established for one of two specific PFAS, perfluorooctane sulfonate, PFOS and/or perfluorooctanoic acid, PFOA. During Phase 2 sampling, a duplicate sample was taken from a well within Phase 1 area to confirm the exceedance; both samples from this well were above the EPA lifetime health advisory. All drinking water laboratory results have been validated by a third party data validation firm.

The Navy has received 112 results from properties near OLF Coupeville and seven results are above the EPA lifetime health advisory.

The Navy has received 99 results from properties near Ault Field and two sample results are above the life time health advisory.

The Navy commenced Phase 2 of its drinking water sampling program on February 20, 2017. The Navy finished Phase 2 sampling on March 4, 2017; however, if you were not able to schedule sampling and you received a letter, please call (360) 396-1030. A Navy representative will call you to set up sampling.

The Navy finished drilling 27 groundwater monitoring wells at OLF Coupeville on February 15, 2017. The Navy finished sampling these wells for PFOS and PFOA on March 4, 2017.

The Navy has received results from the new groundwater monitoring wells at the Outlying Landing Field in Coupeville. Three of the twenty-seven wells installed contained PFOS and/or PFOA above the EPA Lifetime Health Advisory.

The Navy’s investigation progresses but is pending receipt of information regarding groundwater flow directions and local hydrogeology. Receipt of this information is critical to determining the next steps. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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Updates and additional information on this project is available at http://go.usa.gov/xkMBc. Project Background The Navy continues to investigate drinking water sources at Navy Installations worldwide where PFAS are suspected - typically at locations with historic use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), a highly effective, life-saving fire suppressant, which contains PFAS. In Navy Region Northwest, this included investigating groundwater at NASWI and the OLF at Coupeville to determine if it is impacted from past releases of AFFF containing PFAS, which are classified by the EPA as unregulated or “emerging” contaminants and have no regulatory standards or routine water quality testing requirements.

The sampling will help the Navy determine if additional actions are needed to protect human health and the environment.

[Submitted by Marcie West, NAS Whidbey Island]

Battle of Midway 75th Anniversary Observance On Friday, June 2, a ceremony observing the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway will be conducted by NAS Whidbey Island at the PBY-Naval Air Museum’s Aircraft Display Area on SE Pioneer Way beginning at 10:00am. The public is invited.

The Battle of Midway (4-7 June, 1942) was epic in its scope and proved to be the turning point of the WWII Pacific Theater of Operations. After Midway, the tide of war slowly shifted in favor of the allies against the Japanese Empire. The ceremony will be conducted next to a PBY-5A aircraft similar to the one that spotted the Japanese aircraft carriers at Midway and gave the US Navy’s carrier aircraft a critical advantage in the ensuing battle.

Please join your fellow citizens and veterans in honoring those who participated in this historic battle and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country.

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Whales In Your Neighborhood, June 3, 2017 Locations throughout the Salish Sea

The Navy is providing drinking water to the owners of wells with drinking water concentrations that exceed the EPA’s lifetime health advisory as they work to validate the data and develop a long-term solution. The Navy will update property owners on their validated results.

Out of respect to residents’ privacy, specific results (with specific location information) will only be released by the Navy to the residents whom had their wells sampled. Speculating on the cause of any positive result is inappropriate and premature until thoroughly investigated.

The Navy continues to work directly with residents, community leaders and other federal, Oak Harbor state and local agencies on this important Wednesday, May 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm national issue and will keep the community Hillcrest Elementary School informed while respecting the privacy of indi1500 NW 2nd Avenue vidual residents.

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Financial Gifts – and Tips – for New Graduates

It’s Graduation Season again. If your child is graduating from high school or college, you have reason to celebrate. But what should you give to your newly minted diploma holder?

You might want to consider offering a combination of financial gifts and tips, which, taken together, could set your graduate on a path toward a successful, independent life.

What sort of gifts and tips should you consider? Here are a few ideas: • Give a few shares of stock. Everyone should understand the financial markets and how they work. One great way to encourage this interest is to give your child a few shares of stock. Young people enjoy owning a piece of a company that makes the products and services they like – and the very act of ownership can inspire them to learn more about investing and to ask questions: What causes the stock price to go up or down? How long should I hold this stock? Should I own several stocks like this one, or is it better to branch out to find new opportunities? Over time, in learning the answers to these and other questions, your child can become familiar with investing and how to make the best choices.

• Encourage your graduate to open an IRA. Your child can open an IRA as long as he or she has some earned income. You might want to suggest that your child consider a Roth IRA, which, at the child’s age and income level, may be a good choice. With a Roth IRA, children can access their contributions at any time, tax- and penalty-free. They can’t touch the earnings without incurring both taxes and penalties, however, until they reach 59½. But you will want to encourage them to keep the money in their IRA intact, giving it the chance to grow.

• Provide some financial education.

Unfortunately, most young people don’t really receive any kind of formal financial education. Of course, you can try to provide some of this knowledge to your own children, but, as you know, advice from Mom and Dad sometimes gets ignored. However, you might get better results if you arrange for your recent graduate to meet with a financial professional.

As mentioned above, owning stocks, and following their progress, can teach your children a great deal about investing, but a financial professional can paint the “big picture” and explain how all aspects of money management – such as borrowing, budgeting, saving and investing –fit together to help individuals stay in control of their finances and make progress toward their important financial goals, such as buying a house and retiring in comfort. Recent graduates, whether leaving high school or college, are at “turning points” in their lives and can benefit greatly from understanding the importance of developing good, lifelong financial habits.

Most of us can think of several money-related mistakes we’ve made over the course of many years. And your children will make some errors, too. But by providing them with some appropriate financial gifts and valuable advice upon their graduation, they may well be better prepared to keep those mistakes to a minimum – while maximizing their ability to make good decisions.

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about the history of fake news, show you how to critically evaluate information, and provide resources and best practices for identifying fake news and misinformation in your daily life.

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Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) presents its third annual One-Act Fest Northwest, June 9 – 24, 2017. This year’s festival is larger and more diverse than ever, offering eight mainstage performances, three educational workshops, and three world premieres!

Each mainstage performance will feature six short plays, tales which explore the realities we create and how they collide, throwing us “off kilter.” In fine Fest fashion, the results can be poignant, wacky, heartbreaking, thrilling... always fascinating.

Seahurst Park, Burien – at the playground area Westside Preserve, Friday Harbor – at the middle pullout For more information and a list of updated locations, visit www.orcamonth.com.

Questions? Contact Cindy Hansen at cindy@ orcanetwork.org or (360) 223-5666.

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Navigating Fake News Oak Harbor Librarian Jessica Aws wants to arm you with the tools you need to weed out fake news. A new class, Fact or Fiction: Navigating Fake News, will be offered at the library on Tuesday, June 6 at 5:30pm. “We get a lot of questions regarding fact checking,” said Aws. “So we did some digging and found reliable resources and guidelines for evaluating news that everyone can use.” Aws and fellow librarian, Ashley Green, launched the curriculum in Oak Harbor Public Schools this month, receiving tremendous response.

In this confusing climate of fake news, fake information and scams, you know you can turn to the library for help evaluating information. The key is finding and using best practices. Learning to decipher fact from fiction is a key skill everyone needs, especially as social media rises as a primary news source for consumers. This librarian-led class will talk

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On the Mainstage: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm / Sundays at 2:00pm Adult $22 / Senior $18 / Youth $15 / Military $18 / Matinee $15 Dr. Fritz or: The Forces of Light, by David Ives – directed by Elizabeth Herbert A souvenir salesman sets up a second business as a doctor. Or is it the other way round? Is the good doctor a snake oil salesman or a guide to the other side? Get your very own souvenir of the surreal.

Trifles, by Susan Glaspell – directed by Phil Jordan A murder investigation reveals the hidden lives of a farmhouse wife and her silent spouse.

Some things are not to be trifled with.

The Final Interrogation of Ceausescu’s Dog, by Warren Leight – directed by Phil Jordan A revolutionary seeks justice from the dog of a deposed tyrant, but this dog is not man’s best friend.

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Lives of the Saints, by David Ives – directed by Gail Liston Two old church ladies cook up a funeral feast, but neither can guess who’s actually coming for dinner. An old-style radio sound effects team adds spice to this not-so-solemn concoction!

Rosa’s Eulogy, by Richard Strand – directed by Phil Jordan A strong woman finds the lengths to which her tolerance of all God’s creatures will reach.

Post-its® (Notes on a Marriage), by Paul Dooley &Winnie Holzman - directed by Laura Berkley Boram This homage to Love Letters explores the moving and hilarious ups and downs of a life together.

WICA is proud to present as part of this year’s festival a Local Women Playwrights Spotlight, Tuesday, June 13 & Wednesday, June 14 at 7:30pm, featuring the original work of outstanding local artists: The Oyster, written and directed by Aleah Stacey Questions about sex, love, and intimacy arise as two women who have been watching each other finally meet. Welcome to the Hotel Red. See WICA’s mentorship program in action as Ms. Stacey, a talent you know from the WICA stage, gets into the director’s chair for her own piece, under the guidance of Shelley Hartle.

An Interview with Krump’s Cat, by Dianna MacLeod – directed by Elizabeth Herbert What happens when a pampered orange cat meets a truth-seeking cleaning lady at the top of Krump Tower? Hedgebrook alumnae and Whidbey Life Magazine editor Dianna MacLeod presents a fiendishly feline perspective on politics.

All Seats $12 A new feature of this year’s festival is a workshop-to-performace piece for seniors: Schools of Thought, written and directed by Teresa McElhinny, based upon a story by Jim Freeman.

Is a “point of view” something we shop for...

or intrinsic to our being? With so many philosophies competing for our allegiance, how do we choose where we belong? Teresa McElhinny crafts a piece inspired by seniors carrying lifetimes of experience with shifting points of view.

The Festival also will offer educational opportunities for all ages: Introduction to Acting with Gail Liston, Monday, June 19 at 7:00pm Introduction to Directing with Phil Jordan, Tuesday, June 20 at 7:00pm Costuming for Community Theater with Mira Steinbrecher, Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00pm For complete festival information and to purchase tickets, please visit the official website: www.oneactfestnw.org or call the box office at (360) 221-8268.

[Submitted by Tristan A.B. Steel, WICA]

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble from Russia Return for Oak Harbor Concert The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble from Russia return to present a concert of Russian Sacred Music and Folk Songs, Saturday, June 10, 7:00pm at the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave, Oak Harbor.

Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church Kazan, Russia Partnership Committee, the concert is free and open to the public. The members of the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble have performed in churches and concert halls throughout the United States since 2002. The concert reflects Russian culture and heritage, with a balance of sacred songs by Russian composers and Russian folk songs. The ensemble brings extensive training and experience to their presentation of their concert selections.

It is hoped the concert will challenge concert goers to experience through music, a culture and way of life different from our own. A freewill offering will go to support the ensemble in their tour of the United States west coast.

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WIHHA Presents: Quantum Transformations Thursday, June 1, 4:00pm-6:00pm Freeland Library

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Gabi Schoening, Certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner, Intuitive, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Minister, will explain and demonstrate “Quantum Mechanics,” a unique way of working with spiritual guides through movement and other senses. You will have the opportunity to either witness or experience first-hand transformational and supportive mini sessions.

Saturday, June 3, 8:00am-12:00pm Whidbey Masonic Lodge 15, 804 N. Main, Coupeville Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, juice & tea or coffee. $8/Adults, $4/ Children 12 & under, 3 and under free.

Meerkerk Gardens Plant Sale Saturday, June 3, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, June 4, 9:00am-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Receive 20% off potted plants. Wear the color purple and receive a free plant. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or visit www. meerkerkgardens.org

Carnival Day at Wellington Day School Saturday, June 3, 10:00am-3:00pm 5719 Pioneer Park Place, Langley Enjoy fun for the whole family with pony rides, entertainment, games, a bounce house, food, prizes, and much more. In collaboration with Good Cheer please bring canned goods to support the local food bank. Admission is $5 per person, $15 per family, and includes 4 game tickets per child. All proceeds benefit the Wellington Children’s Association.

Gene’s Art 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, June 3, 11:00am-3:00pm Gene’s Art & Frame, Oak Harbor Stop by to enjoy food provided by The BBQ Joint, cake fine art demonstrations, a kid’s rock painting activity, giveaways, and more. Gene’s Art & Frame is located at 250 SE Pioneer Way. For more information, call (360) 675-3854.

A Few Good Men Fridays, June 9, 16 & 23, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 10, 17 & 24, 7:30pm Sundays, June 11, 18 & 25, 2:30pm Thursdays, June 15 & 22, 7:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor The story of military lawyers at a court-martial who are defending two marines accused of murder. During the course of the trial a highlevel conspiracy is uncovered. With wisecracking humor and suspense, it takes a biting look into the modern power plays of authority, sexism, politics, law, the military and morality.

Contains adult subjects and language. For tickets or more information, call (360) 679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble Saturday, June 10, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave. Presenting Russian sacred music and folk songs. Free-will offering. More information at oakharborluteran.org or contact office@ oakharborluteran.org

Free Health Screenings Friday, June 16, 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, June 17, 9:00am-3:00pm Ace Hardware, Oak Harbor The Lions Health Screening Unit will be providing free health screenings for blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, sight, and hearing. For more information, contact James House at (360) 679-4514.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free

Monday, June 5, 2:00pm Coupeville Library

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, June 3, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton

Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support the Friends of the Freeland Library.

For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Art From Old Books Saturday, June 3, 10:00am-12:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave.

Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

Come explore creative ways to turn old books into art! There will be unique examples and a number of hands-on projects to choose from.

Fold, plant, cut, draw, sew, collage, paint, glue...all materials provided.

Keep Calm and Color On Wednesday, June 7, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library Enjoy the many benefits of coloring. Relax and color inside or outside the lines! Colored pencils, markers and coloring pages will be provided, but participants may bring their own coloring supplies if they wish. For adults.

Whidbey Reads: Meet Author Ashley Ream Wednesday, June 7, 4:00pm-5:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Join us for an afternoon presentation with 2017 Whidbey Reads author, Ashley Ream, featuring her novel “The 100 Year Miracle.”

Book sales and signings will take place at the event.

Wednesday Night with the Stars: “A Dog’s Purpose” Wednesday, June 7, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Join us for popcorn and a movie! This month we are showing “A Dog’s Purpose.” Rated PG. Runtime 120 minutes.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group: A Gentleman in Moscow Thursday, June 8, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Amor Towles’ A Gentleman in Moscow, a transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel. For adults.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Orange is the New Black Friday, June 9, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of “Orange is the New Black” by Piper Kerman.

Religious Services Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor. www.ohcfellowship.com

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service

All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artists: John Olsen & Marcia Muchnick Opening Reception: Friday, June 2, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Farm Artworks Gallery offers a special exhibit of photo-monoprints by John Olsen and new pottery by Marcia Muchnick in June. To celebrate this opening guitarist Marc Brodine will be entertaining with his eclectic mix of country blues, ragtime and acoustic fingerstyle instrumentals. Light snacks and beverages will be available. Other Artworks artists will be on hand to greet visitors and discuss their work as well.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Contemporary Primitive - wax & willow by Kathleen Otley Artist’s Reception: Saturday, June 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through June 26 Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley Featured artist, Kathleen Otley, will be in attendance and light refreshments will be served.

Kathleen’s work in mixed media include willow sculpture and encaustics. Her stunning willow sculptures are created from farmed willow that she peels and dyes before joining with ropes, metals, leather and wire to transform into wall sculptures, which she often refers to as “shields” or “banners.”

Featured Artists: Gordy Edberg & Katrina Hude Opening Reception: Saturday, June 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show will run through June 27 Museo Gallery, Langley During the month of June Museo will be featuring works by Gordy Edberg and Katrina Hude. Gordy Edberg paints in oil on panel and Katrina Hude works in glass.

Featured Artist: Randy Emmons Meet the Artist: Tuesday, June 6, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Watercolor Artist Randy Emmons will be at Penn Cove Gallery with his brushes, paints and easel. Randy paints local scenes in his own special style. Some people say they are “Wonky”. Others say they make them happy.

That is his aim, to make people feel good.

When the Light Shines I’m Overcome . . .

Show continues through June UUCWI Art Gallery, Freeland Local artist Lisa Siders Kenney shares a collection of her transformative art pieces at UUCWI during the months of May & June.

Using found or collected objects, Lisa elevates the ordinary and the grotesque into something bejeweled, dazzling, and alluring, while preserving its essence. UUCWI is located at 20103 SR 525. The gallery is located in the building’s entrance foyer. There are no regular gallery hours but artwork can be viewed by those attending events and meetings in the building. Phone (360) 321-8656.

Meetings & Organizations Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, June 1, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville Program: Lydia Christiansen - Reinventing the Wheel. A 3-year journey processing domestic, natural fiber on Whidbey Island. Lydia is the owner-operator of Abundant Earth Fibers, a yarn fiber mill on Whidbey Island.

Bring a brown bag lunch and your own beverage cup. The Pacific Rim Institute is located at 180 Parker Rd. For more information, visit www.whidbeyweaversguild.org or call (360) 678-5586.

Fishin’ Club Meeting Thursday, June 1, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland Sarah Boin is the speaker. She will focus on her 2009—2010 Antarctic Summer Season position as a teacher/researcher with the National Science Foundation. She will highlight how scientists and support staff live while on the ice at the research station, out in the field, activities, work play, etc. Great photos and a video will accompany the program about people who live and work at the bottom of the world.

Republican Women North Whidbey Thursday, June 8, 11:30am San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor Cost: $11 per person Topic: Our precious waterways need protection! Please join us as guest Jim Patton of the Whidbey Island Water System Association alerts us to how we can protect our delicate environment. As well enjoy a tasty lunch with those who are like minded. For more information, contact Teressa Hobbs at (360) 320-1323, thobbs1016@gmail.com or Rita Bartell Drum at (631) 707-5980, ritadrum777@gmail.com WHAT'S GOING ON

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COME CELEBRATE 40 WITH US!

By Tracy Loescher

WHAT TO FISH FOR?

Fort Casey: 148 anglers, 19 halibut reported

As spring gives way to summer, we will be faced with the wonderful but conflicting question of “what do I fish for?” There is a good possibility WDFW will give us the two or more days in June for Halibut, due to the allotted weight quota not being met. Lingcod season still has until June 15 and the lakes are still cool enough to keep the milfoil at bay, the trout biting, and the largemouth bass still hanging around their spawning beds. And if that isn’t enough to get your fish blood flowing, then consider the fact that in some sections of nearby rivers, the Skagit and Cascade, we have a chance of catching a fat healthy spring Chinook Salmon starting June 1. “So many fish so little time.”

Washington Park: 166 anglers, 5 halibut reported

Let’s take a quick look at some numbers that reflect how well we’re doing at catching Halibut and keeper (26-36 inch) Lingcod. The following catch numbers I used are based on three boat ramps, Coronet Bay, Fort Casey, and Washington Park, as these three ramps are used by most saltwater anglers who fish close by. Keep in mind, however, there are many other public and private launch sites fishermen use to access the Puget Sound and will add some variables to the count.

I’ll start with Halibut, and the three initial days we were given (May 4, 6, & 11) and one of the four stand-by days (May 21).

May 4: Coronet Bay: 340 anglers, 29 halibut reported Fort Casey: 207 anglers, 16 halibut reported Washington Park: 119 anglers, 2 halibut reported May 6: Coronet Bay: 388 anglers, 4 halibut reported Fort Casey: 169 anglers, 8 halibut reported Washington Park: 130 anglers, 1 halibut reported May 11: Coronet Bay: 160 anglers, 12 halibut reported Fort Casey: 73 anglers, 3 halibut reported Washington Park: 48 anglers, 5 halibut reported May 21: Coronet Bay: 356 anglers, 16 halibut reported

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A total of 2,300 anglers and 100 halibut taken up to this point.

Here are the lingcod numbers using the same boat launches.

May 1, the opener, through May 25 Coronet Bay: 1,949 anglers, 304 lingcod reported Fort Casey: 648 anglers, 35 lingcod reported Washington Park: 857 anglers, 172 lingcod reported The total number of anglers and fish caught: 3,450 anglers and 511 lingcod taken, and 2,300 anglers and 100 halibut taken, gives a glimpse of the passion fishermen have to pursue these awesome fish! Visit the WDFW web site under “creel report” for more information about anglers and fish reported.

The annual ”Heart Lake Kids Derby” will be held June 3 near Anacortes. This derby is open to youth fishermen 14 years and younger, no license required for this age group. The City of Anacortes, the Fidalgo-San Juan chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers and the Lions Club do a fantastic job with this event. I have seen the Rainbow Trout that will be put into the lake for the derby and there will be some beautiful 4 to 6 pound fish in the mix, so be prepared. There will be prizes for the biggest fish, free hotdogs and plenty of help from club members, so bring your rod, reel, and bait to an event the kids will not soon forget. The city closes off the lake to the general public to let the kids fish, roughly from 6am until 2pm. Once the contest ends, the lake will continue to be open to youth fishing only the remainder of the day.

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We are quickly approaching the month of July and will be seeing more and more salmon start to transit the Sound headed for our rivers along with the lower Canadian rivers like the Fraser and Vedder. Fortunately for us, some of these fish navigate low enough for us to catch them, so get the salmon gear ready now. Clean and lightly oil reels and replace the line if it’s been on the spool for a couple years. If the hooks are rusty or dull, and you’re not sure how to sharpen them razor sharp, it’s worth it to replace them with new ones. Overall, the salmon outlook is better than last year and, if the cooler weather holds into June, I believe it will only help the fish gather and feed more, which could help increase the number of returning fish even more.

The short shrimp season has produced quite a few limits of rich tasty shrimp so far. The shrimpers I have talked with have been finding limits along the bottom of Lopez Island and at Biz Point near Skyline Marina. As always, watch the currents to keep control of those expensive pots. Check the regulations, as some marine areas will remain open longer for shrimping.

Our summers seem to jet by as the fishing opportunities increase so plan what you can, get on the water when you can, take the kids when you can. Be safe out there and have fun! GOOD LUCK!

David Lacy with the Lingcod

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF WHIDBEY ISLAND June 2-3, 2017 North Whidbey Middle School Come join us and see for yourself what Relay For Life is all about!

2017 RELAY FOR LIFE OF WHIDBEY ISLAND EVENT SCHEDULE TIME

LAP

EVENT / ENTERTAINMENT

4-9:30 PM

Luminaria Sales

Luminaria Tent

5:00 PM

Survivor Social

Survivors join us for some cake and snacks

6:00 PM

Opening Ceremonies

6:30 PM

Survivor Lap

Survivors and Caregivers walk the first lap

6:40 PM

Team Spirit Lap

All teams walk the track together

6:45 PM

OHHS NJROTC Drill Team

Drill Team demonstration

7:00 PM

Road 2 Recovery Car Show and Race

Drivers prepare to drive your patient to Chemo treatment and back home

7:30 PM

Sponsor Lap

Sponsorship Recognition Lap

7-9:40PM 7-10:45AM

Silent Auction

Silent Auction is OPEN!!!

8:00 PM

Aqua Net Hair Style Lap

Show us your best Aqua Net hair style

8-9:00 PM

Mr. Relay

Look Good Feel Better | Mr. Relay

8:30-9:30PM

Live Music

“Potters House”

9:00 PM

Team Captain Meeting

Team Captains meet at Registration tent

10:00 PM

Luminaria Ceremony

Bring your glow sticks for the Luminaria Ceremony

11:30 PM

Mr. Relay Announced

2-4:00AM

80’s Movies

Relax and watch our favorite 80's movies @ IDEX

2:00 AM

Pajama Lap

Wear your favorite PJ’s on the track

4:00 AM

Poker Lap

Best hand wins after 5 laps!

6:45 AM

Team Lap

Get everyone on the track for a stretch

7:00 AM

Breakfast

Sponsored by Kiwanis of Oak Harbor

8-10:00 AM

Pantene Beautiful Locks

Get your hair cut for cancer

9:00 AM

Team Captain Meeting

Team Captains meet at Registration tent

9:30 AM

POUND

Kick start your morning with some exercise

10:00 AM

Island MIXXEDFIT

Fitness that incorporates dance

10:00 AM

Bubble Lap

Fill the track with bubbles

10:30 AM

WI Roller Girls

Roller Skating demonstration

10:45 AM

Silent Auction Closes

Come and see if you won!

11:00 AM

Purple Glove Lap

Help clean up the track

12:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

Everyone come and celebrate our success!

12:30 PM

Many hands make light work help us clean up NWMS

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Kathy Reed/File photo Opening ceremonies for this year’s Whidbey Island Relay for Life will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor. Nearly 40 teams and their members of all ages will gather to walk the track and have fun to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Relay takes steps to make a difference

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The culmination of months of effort by hundreds of people will be celebrated this weekend during the annual Relay for Life event, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor and ends at noon Saturday.

Relay for Life is a nationwide, volunteer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This year in Oak Harbor, 39 teams and many other community members will gather to see how close they are to reaching or surpassing the fundraising goal of $100,000. All funds go to ACS to be used for research in the fight against cancer.

Karla Sharkey is the co-chair of this year’s Relay for Life event on Whidbey Island.

“This is my 22nd year participating in the Whidbey Island Relay,” she said. “I ask myself why I keep involved all the time

and I asked that question this year to one of the committee members. He said because if it wasn’t for Relay, his life saving treatment wouldn’t have been discovered.

“Many years ago when he had an experimental treatment, the researchers where funded by the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event for ACS,” she continued.

Like Sharkey, many of the teams have continued their support of this annual event, demonstrating their tenacity in raising money for research to help eradicate all forms of cancer.

“I believe that the reason people keep coming back to Relay is that cancer is everywhere and they want to make a difference,” Sharkey said. “We might not be doctors or researchers so how can we make a difference? We can raise money to help the researchers find new cures. We can raise money for

patient services such as Road to Recovery and Look Good Feel Better.”

Patient service programs like those Sharkey mentioned are easy ways to get involved all year, not just during Relay. The Road to Recovery program, for instance, helps link volunteers to patients in need of transportation to and from treatments.

This year there is a new activity at Relay that helps highlight the program in a fun way.

“We are doing a Road to Recovery contest which is a first for us,” said Sharkey. “Teams build a car out of cardboard.

First there is a car show, then they will participate in a race which we hope will bring awareness to this program and the

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Local jeweler’s donation to WAIF store a real gem

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

That goes a long way toward attracting customers, she said.

A local jeweler’s contribution to one of Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation’s thrift stores is a decided bonus to the store and a big help to the retailer who made the donation as well.

“Our shoppers are very savvy and they feel invested in the animals when they shop here, so items that make shopping more pleasant get noticed and are appreciated,” said Cummings.

“This is a small family business and anything we can do to help, especially animals, it’s a good time,” Chaffee said. “This is where we live, this is our home. We want to help as much as we can.”

Whidbey Jeweler, which is preparing to remodel its store on Barlow Street, recently donated approximately $26,000 retail value of merchandise and store fixtures to the WAIF store in Oak Harbor. While helpful in terms of making space during the upcoming changes, owners Jeff and Wynne Mack are even happier the donated items will be put to good use in the community.

So as the WAIF thrift store upgrades with its new-to-them cabinets, Whidbey Jeweler will begin its upgrade as well.

“The building is in need of repairs and upgrades,” said Mack.

“This gives us the opportunity to change our look and make the store more consumer friendly.

“It makes my wife and I feel good,” said Jeff Mack. “We love animals and we couldn’t afford to do this early on, but we have been very blessed in our business here and this is a very worthwhile cause.”

“We’ve been in Oak Harbor 25 years and there’s no place we’d rather be,” he continued. “We love what we do, we just want to do it differently, make it feel refreshed and we want to do it better.”

“They donated almost all the vintage furniture and collectibles, three showcases, military memorabilia, glass vases; just some really beautiful items,” said longtime store manager Anna Chaffee.

According to Oak Harbor store manager Mary Anna Cummings, WAIF’s three thrift stores on Whidbey Island make up nearly half of the organization’s annual budget. Contributions like this help in more ways than one.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Mary Anna Cummings, Oak Harbor WAIF Thrift Store manager (left) and Anna Chaffee, Whidbey Jewelers store manager (right) stand with Jeff Mack, owner of Whidbey Jewelers. WAIF received a donation of approximately $26,000 in merchandise and store fixtures from Whidbey Jewelers.

“It is very important to us to get this kind of support from the business community,” she said. “When a business like Whidbey Jeweler is upgrading or remodeling and decides to donate to WAIF all of us - staff, volunteers and customers - share the excitement because our store gets to upgrade too.”

“Shoppers love to find a hidden treasure or a collectable they’ve been looking for and clothing, household items and books are very popular,” Cummings said. “Furniture is a big seller.”

The huge variety of items donated will make for some good shopping, too.

“It takes a lot of planning to execute it properly, but I think our customers are going to love it,” he said.

“It was my mother who was into the vintage furniture and we’ve really enjoyed it, but it takes time to find good pieces,” said Mack. “With our new store plan, we just felt it was time to give up the vintage portion of the business and continue to focus on providing quality service and merchandise.”

Mack, who supports several local causes like North Whidbey Help House and the PBY Memorial Foundation among others, said they wanted this donation to bring an extra boost to WAIF to help support the organization’s new facility in Coupeville.

“Now there is a really nice place for animals to go and for people to go to find them, but it takes funds to keep it going,” said Mack. “I know they will try to get the best dollar value they can for the items and that the money will be used properly.”

Not only can WAIF sell the donated merchandise, the display cases will be helpful as well.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Whidbey Jewelers donated vintage furniture, collectibles, military memorabilia, and much more to Oak Harbor WAIF Thrift Store in Oak Harbor.

Mack said Whidbey Jeweler will close briefly while the remodeling is underway, but will reopen as quickly as possible.

“We don’t purchase professional fixtures and displays because the priority is always to use the money for the animals, so a donation like this is truly appreciated,” Cummings said.

“These cabinets give the store a lift and a special look.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly One of the many items Whidbey Jewelers donated to Oak Harbor WAIF Thrift Store.

In the meantime, many of Whidbey Jeweler’s donated items can be found at the WAIF thrift store in Oak Harbor, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the loading dock in the back of the store.

More information on WAIF can be found at www.waifanimals.org. Information on Whidbey Jeweler is available online at www.whidbeyjeweler.com.

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Opening ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the survivors’ lap at 6:30 p.m.

The Road to Recovery car show and race is set to take place at 7 p.m., bidding in the silent auction will take place from 7 to 9:40 p.m. on Friday and from 7 to 10:45 a.m.

Saturday. There are plenty of special activities scheduled to take place throughout the Relay, one of the most popular and moving being the Luminaria Ceremony at 10 p.m.

Friday. Closing ceremonies will be held at noon Saturday.

Sharkey said getting involved in Relay is a good way to avoid becoming too selfinvolved and gives the opportunity to think about others.

“Cancer is everywhere even if you don’t realize it,” she said. “We have to stay involved in this event to continue with finding a cure and lifesaving treatments for ALL cancer.”

Information on the Whidbey Relay for Life is available online at www.relayforlife.org/ whidbeyisland.

“Come on down to the track and see what we are about,” said Sharkey. “Because together we do make a difference.”

Kathy Reed/File photo Opening ceremonies for this year’s Whidbey Island Relay for Life will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor. Nearly 40 teams and their members of all ages will gather to walk the track and have fun to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Kathy Reed/File photo There will be plenty of horsing around for a good cause this weekend during the annual Relay for Life fundraising celebration for the American Cancer Society. The event gets underway at 6 p.m. Friday at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor.

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Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Monday, June 12, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland The June Monthly Program, School Records, will be presented by Karen Sipe. Karen is one of our regular speakers. In the past, she has enlightened us on the subject of DNA in which she is highly qualified. Karen’s program this month, however, deals with the histories of schools plus their formation and types.

Karen will focus on the varieties of school records and sources that are available. She will explain where to find school records and how they can be applied to genealogical research.

Examples from Berks County, PA, Washington State, Nova Scotia and Texas should be applicable to most states and locations.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) Tuesday, June 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm 2720 Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor Winona Laird will speak about Immigration, Emigration, Naturalization, and Passports relating to genealogical research. All are welcome to attend. Contact Ruth Hancock at (360) 675-4086 for more information.

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, June 20, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for June is “The Next Generation”. You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net

Adult Running Group Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

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Breastfeeding Support Group Third Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano, Langley You can bring your own lunch if you’d like, tea and muffins are provided. Pregnant Moms welcome. Call Pregnancy Aid at (360) 2214767 for more information.

Bingo Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Central Whidbey Lions First and Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Tyee Restaurant, Coupeville

Conversations of War and Return First & Third Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Old Building, Freeland Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans, family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.

Coupeville Chess Club Second and Fourth Fridays, 6:45pm-9:00pm Coupeville Library All skill levels welcomed. Please bring a board if possible. Spread the word and come down for some leisurely play. For information, call (631) 357-1941.

Coupeville Lions Every Wednesday, 6:30pm Coupeville Methodist Church, Coupeville

Debtors Anonymous Every Sunday, 6:00pm WGH Board Room, Coupeville If you are having problems with money and debt and think that you may be a compulsive debtor, the program of Debtors Anonymous can help you. No situation is hopeless. Find the solution that leads to solvency and serenity. Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step program based upon the 12-steps first developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Call (515) 451-3749 for directions to location or for more information.

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Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

Al-Anon Group Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Every Sunday, 5:00pm Living Word Church, Oak Harbor A support group for people dealing with separation and divorce. For more information, call Larry at (360) 969-0552 or Lisa - DC4kids at (360) 672-4239. Living Word Church is located at 490 NW Crosby Ave.

Dugualla Bay Bridge Club Every Thursday, 11:30am

Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley

Social Bridge Game. Bring your own brown bag lunch. RSVP required. Call (360) 720-2727 or email dcb601@comcast.net

For more information, call (360) 221-2070

Duplicate Bridge Club

American Rhododendron Society Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm Coupeville Firehouse, 1164 Race Rd., Coupeville For more information, call Stephanie at (360) 678-1896.

Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360)

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North Whidbey Island Rotary Sunrise

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

Every Wednesday, 7:00am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor

First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville

Come join us anytime! We support local and international projects. Contact Janis Powell at

The Coupeville assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls would like to invite all girls ages 11-20 to attend meetings.

Rainbow Girls is a service organization that teaches girls leadership and life skills. For more information, contact Naomie Robinson at robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com or visit www. nwrainbow.org. The Mansonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street.

(360) 679-2132 for more information.

Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor

NWCA Whidbey Island #150 First Tuesday, 6:00pm Building 22, Seaplane Base, Oak Harbor We are a national Navy Wives club that has been doing charity and volunteer work in this community for over 50 years. For more information, call (360) 679-5115.

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Every Wednesday, 7:00am San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor The Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor has been an active part of the community since 1967.

We are a group of volunteers who try to make a difference through service to the children and others in our community. We are currently sponsoring three youth organizations – Key Club (a service program for high school students), Builders Club (a service program for middle school students), and K-Kids (a service program for elementary students).

The proceeds of our fundraisers are used to support these youth clubs and other charitable organizations dedicated to the well being of the children in our community.

Kiwanis of South Whidbey First & Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Whidbey Telecom, Wi-Fire Cafe, Freeland Perspective members eat free. For more information, contact Ron Myers at (360) 331-1876.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whidbey Island Fourth Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland NAMI is the largest grassroots organization dedicated to making life better for people with a mental illness and their friends and loved ones. The group is nonreligious but meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 State Route 525. It isn’t necessary to preregister. Please contact Kathy Chiles, (206) 218-6449 or k.chiles22@live.com for more information.

NAR-ANON Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.

Second Tuesday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Oak Harbor Lions Club Every Wednesday, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst Street Dinner available from the menu at 6:00pm meeting starts at 7:00pm. Visitors and prospective members welcome. For information, call Robert O’Dell at (360) 679-9468.

Oak Harbor Rotary Club Every Friday, 12:00pm Oak Harbor Yacht Club For more information: http://www.clubrunner. ca/CPrg/Home/homeE.asp?cid=806

Open Meditation Group Every Wednesday, 7:30pm-8:00pm Alexander Counseling, 221 2nd Street, #10, Langley Find refuge from the stress of a nervous world. Join for a weekly meditation and cultivate a deeper sense of tranquility and share the joys of peace.

Overeaters Anonymous Every Monday, 6:00pm-7:00pm Langley Fellowship Hall, Langley Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? No dues and no fees! No weigh-ins, no diets, no judggments. Just caring support, hope and abstinence.

Parkinson’s Support Group First Friday, 1:00pm Cherry Hill Club House, Oak Harbor

North Whidbey Coupon Club

Second Tuesday, 10:00am Bayview Senior Center, Langley

Every Friday, 9:30am-11:30am SPIN Cafe, 32658 SE Bayshore Dr, Oak Harbor Cost: Free

No one need struggle with Parkinson’s alone.

Gain new friends, get the facts. Call (360) 279-1785.

All are welcome. Coupon-clipping, moneysaving conversation and new friends. Our motto is “Eat Better, For Less”. Kids welcome.

Money-saving classes are available. Find us on Facebook :”Whidbey Coupon Club” and via email: nwcouponclub@comcast. net. For further information, please call (360) 675-2338.

Rotary Club Whidbey Westside Every Wednesday, 5:00pm-6:30pm Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, Langley For more information, call President Jane Helten at (360) 631-0752.

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HEALTHY FOODS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE Eating fruits and vegetables doesn’t just pack a tasty punch. It also drives home some highly beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Antioxidants can be thought of as a kind of defense mechanism to counteract oxidative stress. We can employ these defense mechanisms either ‘endogenously’ (naturally occurring) or ‘exogenously’- i.e. through certain foods.

Antioxidants play the integral role of neutralizing and combating excess production of free radicals, and in turn help ward off certain diseases. Free radicals are a by-product of normal cell metabolism or they can be a result of external factors (pollutants and such). When there is an overly large influx or generation of free radicals which cannot be destroyed, they begin to build up and create oxidative stress which is thought to be a major player in the onset or development of certain diseases.

Since we can help to ensure our bodies are healthy by eating well and being active, I want to talk about the delicious ways in which we can deliver a dose of antioxidants to our bodies and give it a little boost. Now, it is of utmost importance to remember to always consult your primary care provider before partaking in any physical activity or making any dietary or lifestyle changes, as they are the only ones qualified to assist you with your health and medical needs.

There are many foods chock full of little ‘free radical fighters’ and the first one I want to talk about is blueberries. From muffins and smoothies, to crumble, cobbler, granola bars and more, blueberries provide antioxidants (called anthocyanins) in the tastiest of ways. I include these in my homemade ice pops, and I know I have talked about them before. With summer just about here, not only can you enjoy a helping of healthy, you can enjoy it in a refreshing way! Blend a ½ cup of blueberries with ¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of honey, 1 cup of strawberries, ½ a cup of raspberries, 1 banana and a splash of fresh apple or orange juice. Pour into molds, freeze, then enjoy! This mixture makes a delicious smoothie too, and who doesn’t love fruit on the run, especially in a compact way?

If you’re not feeling a smoothie and want to start your day off with some pep in your step, how about blueberry pancakes? Easy-peasy – just add a generous helping of fresh or frozen blueberries to a mixture of self-rising flour, baking powder, egg, milk, and butter – cook until golden brown and drizzle with a little honey or maple syrup. Now that’s a breakfast well worth waking up early to!

These little berrylicious fruits are as healthy as they come and lend themselves so well to many dishes.

I’ve even seen pickled blueberries which, while not so common, are so very different, especially when they’re eaten as a sort of compote or jam on top of a slice of toast with cream cheese.

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What about bell peppers? I know a few people who have said they don’t really like them, but I happen to not be one of those people. Honestly though, it’s not that difficult for me to love any food so it’s a moot point. I digress. Did you know bell peppers contain more vitamin C than oranges? They are brimming with vitamins A, C, and E and can be eaten in just about every way imaginable. A vegetable skillet is one way to go - small new potatoes cooked with red and green bell peppers, some finely sliced red onions, perhaps some chopped mushrooms and a generous handful of cherry tomatoes topped with scrambled eggs or an omelet (if it’s breakfast fare you’re after) or maybe mixed with some baked chicken and brown rice (for a dinner meal). Either way you’re bound to get a serving of tasty with a side of vitamins, and the tomatoes will provide lycopene – which is apparently concentrated or more potent when cooked. A win-win it would seem!

While I’m talking about red and orange hued foods, I may as well mention cantaloupe is packed with beta-carotene – yet another antioxidant.

Vitamin C is also found in this yummy fruit and honestly I think simple is better when it comes to preparing and eating it. As simple as mixing it into a fresh fruit salad or turning it into a granita (the recipe I found is fabulous) or sorbet will see to it that you refuel, refresh and revive your taste buds healthily. Add some fresh mint to 1 ¼ cup sugar and ½ cup water and boil to turn into a simple syrup. Allow to cool when the sugar has dissolved and remove the mint leaves. Puree fresh cantaloupe pieces from 2 medium sized fruits which have been deseeded and peeled. Add the puree to the simple syrup and combine well. Pour into a pre-chilled glass dish and freeze, ensuring to stir with a fork every 30 minutes for 4 hours to create a grainy texture. It's a little time consuming but definitely worth its weight in flavor and ability to refresh every sense!

On the opposite end of the color spectrum, we have the green goodies, spinach and kale.

Spinach is my go-to health food and I include it in everything from omelets and smoothies, to pastas, soups and salads. I love it plain, raw, cooked, with sauce or even paired with fruit (think raspberry and spinach summer chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette). The same with kale, and both of

these green antioxidant greats contain lutein, which helps keep our eyes healthy. So really, both of these leafy vegetables are a winner all around in taste and goodness.

Dear readers, I urge you to be creative with your meals and this can be done in so many ways without having to substitute taste for health. There are a plethora of dishes from which we can get a welcome helping of antioxidants; so many that the options are, like everything else in the world of food, endless! I’m including a recipe for a meal I love but didn’t expand on – baked stuffed peppers. I hope you try it and if you do let me know how you like it! Send any and all comments, questions, information and recipes of your own to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com because as always, I’d love to hear from you – Lets Dish!

Baked Stuffed Peppers 4 large bell peppers (I use green) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 lb ground turkey 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz) Salt and pepper to taste Remove stem ends and hollow the bell peppers.

Bring 6 to 8 cups of water to boil in a large pot and blanch the peppers until just a little tender (approximately 1 minute). Drain and run under cold water and then set aside. Cook garlic and onion in a large pan with a little oil until soft. Add turkey and cook until done. Drain the excess fat/ liquid and transfer to a bowl. Mix with rice, ½ cup tomato sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Spoon into the peppers and place in casserole dish.

Spoon remaining sauce over the peppers, cover and bake at 350° F for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool and enjoy! www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/ cantaloupe-granita-recipe www.eatingwell.com/recipe/247794/stuffedpeppers www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614697 To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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versus wrong. Be aware on the 3rd that money issues are often tests of moral courage in disguise.

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By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Limiting circumstances are only a surface appearance this week. This means you can accomplish much more than a casual look at your situation might lead you to believe. The trick is to follow your interests and go where your instinct leads. Force is unnecessary, and gentle persuasion opens more doors than aggressive demands. What seem to be barriers on the 3rd may be directional signs in disguise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) There is nothing to fear from sudden and unexpected twists that break up your routine this week. In hindsight you will realize that you set them up yourself through your wish for the freedom to pursue your desires. The unfolding situation on the 3rd is calculated to lead where you want to go, so don’t be too quick to resist. Understanding comes only of seeing where the unfolding path leads.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Bold and direct are the keywords of your week. Saying what you mean and meaning what you say gets the desired result on the 3rd. Opposition from others who may view the situation differently finds its resolution in your refreshing honesty. With all your cards on the table, needed insights and understandings come that would not otherwise be possible. Speed is essential, meaning you may have to act first and explain later.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You’re on track this week to uncover key information that will help you in all your pursuits. Now is also a prime time for gathering the answers needed to free up some backlogged problems regarding home or real estate. If you don’t ask, you don’t get answers, meaning you must be clear within yourself about what it is that you really want.

In light of that clarity, the 3rd is good day for voicing your desires.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Events this week are likely to center around money matters and family. Advances in both regards are possible, provided that you meet certain conditions. Most important is to act quickly and directly when circumstances demand action. Then you must be prepared to defend those actions and not waffle in the face of opposition. The closer you adhere to these two conditions on the 3rd, the better for you and for all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your ability to think critically and then to defend your thinking are what you carry you farthest and fastest this week. Changing circumstances may also test your agility and your ability to adapt as conditions demand.

The best results will come of closely following your core beliefs, especially about right

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You may realize only in hindsight that certain actions you take this week have a profound healing effect on those involved. That fact may get obscured in the heat of events, particularly around the 3rd, when the pace is likely to be fastest. Beneath issues of money and property are the basic guiding principles of what is best for all in the long term. Your deepest satisfaction will come of adhering to your beliefs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Relatively little effort is required to carry you where you need to go this week. The weight of events is already solidly supportive behind you, meaning that just a word from you at a key moment is enough to yield the desired result. Heavy-handed force is exactly the overkill you should probably strive to avoid. Exceptions may arise, and it’s up to you on the 3rd to decide where lies the boundary between enough and too much.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have decisions to make this week, some of which will likely involve much soul-searching.

The prime question is about risk and reward. How much are you willing to risk for the sake of reaching your goal? Money is one deciding factor here, but it is not the only one.

Outside push from a partner or family member on the 3rd is likely to complicate your decision. Make sure you know whose agenda is being served.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your word packs considerable power this week. While you’re the final authority in those matters for which you alone are responsible, this is not a good time to ignore the input of others. The voices of opposition may be kindly, even timid, but you will not want to ignore what they have to say. Nor will you have to go out of your way on the 3rd to hear them. More than likely, they’ll be coming to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Your social sphere is likely to be active this week in ways that are good for you. Money issues are presently very responsive to your interactions with people, in ways both direct and indirect. All you need do on the 3rd to get the ball rolling is to make yourself available. In the course of the day, you’ll recognize the things you need hear, when you hear them. Trying too hard may be counterproductive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) It may seem this week that no matter where you go or what you do, your way is blocked or opposed by someone who thinks they know more than you. The result is likely to be much banter about who is right. You may turn this to your advantage by adopting a spirit of learning everything you can from everyone you meet, even the most disagreeable. Approached this way, the 3rd could be most productive. © 2017, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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1. Tartars in wine casks during aging

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7. Copy-_____

51. Increase, with “up”

13. A treatise on aesthetics

15. Sent through postage

50. Santa ___, Calif.

23. From Tibet 25. Coal miner

52. Team

15. Sewer cover 16. Process of making mechanicals 17. Sister of Apollo 18. Columbus Day mo.

19. Lift

27. Overhangs

54. Be in session

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55. Excess 57. Barely tied

31. Big ___ Conference

59. Nazareth native

33. 50 Cent piece

60. Daniel Webster, e.g.

36. Having feathers

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1. Put together

26. Like “The X-Files”

2. Having an upward curve

29. Ill-gotten gains 30. Argument 32. Exercises 34. “The Three Faces of ___”

37. Theme of this puzzle 38. Ancient Chinese discipline

24. Edge

28. “For shame!”

20. “Much ___ About Nothing”

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3. Sign 4. Baseball’s Master Melvin 5. In ___ of

40. Near 41. Fifth letter of Greek alphabet 42. Defensive obstacle made of sharpened branches 44. Convened

6. Types of porgy fish

46. Don Juans

7. Analyze, in a way

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8. A chip, maybe

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52. Feed

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53. ___ of the above

43. Death on the Nile cause, perhaps

11. Evokes

56. “Welcome” site

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45. Pound sounds

14. Fairy

35. “Is that ___?”

36. Clear 39. Unite

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YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS WEATHER FORECAST Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock, as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www.chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) Every Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Every Sunday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church Annex, Freeland SLAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who wish to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. We offer relief for both those who suffer from a compulsive need for sex, and those with relationship-related compulsivity. We provide an environment free from shame and abuse where all can feel safe to share what they think and feel. You are not alone. For more information call (360)9894248.

Singles Bible Study Sunday Nights, 6:00pm-8:30pm Calvary Chapel, Clinton Join us for soup, bread, prayer, and study with other Christian singles. For more information, contact Kathie Warren at (425)319-2572.

Babysitting services are provided. Children are welcome.

Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor Every Friday, 7:30am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor Cost: $9.50 SIOH is part of the world’s largest service organization, made up of dedicated professionals who provide enhancement to the quality of life through friendship, education, service, advocacy and financial support. Members are committed to bettering humanity locally, nationally and globally for the purpose of making a difference for and advancing the status of women and girls. For questions, please call Wendy at (360) 279-8323 or email sioakharbor@soroptimist.net.

South Whidbey Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

cial network of weight-loss support groups.

TOPS® offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition.

Weigh-in from 9:00am-10:00am, meeting is 10:00am-11:00am. For more information, call Shelly Weeks at (360) 207-9039 or (360) 240-1770.

Veterans’ Coffee Club Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am Harbor Tower Village, Oak Harbor

For more information, call (360) 579-5919.

Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club Second Wednesday, 6:00pm Race Road Firestation, Coupeville Demonstration fly tying at 6:00pm, social hour at 6:30pm. For more information, visit www. whidbeyislandflyfishingclub.com. Enjoy meeting other fly fishing enthusiasts and venture to lakes and streams for education and fishing.

For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Learn to Dance at Dan’s Classic Ballroom.Com! Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Club Dances Groups, Privates, Wedding Prep (360) 720-2727 - dcb601@comcast.net

Getting Ready For Medicare

Turning 65? This workshop is designed especially for people new to Medicare in the next 6 months or those who want to know more about Medicare benefits and costs. Topics will include: Medicare Part A or Hospital Insurance; Medicare Part B or Health Insurance; Medicare Part C or Medicare Advantage Plans; Medicare Part D or Drug/prescription insurance; Understand timelines and the enrollment process.

South Whidbey Lions Club Second and Fourth Thursdays, 11:30am M Bar C Ranch, Freeland

The discussion will include the differences between “Medigap” (supplemental) insurance and the various Medicare Advantage plans, sometimes referred to as Medicare Part C plans. You will learn which plans are available on Whidbey Island, the differences in benefits and rates. A FREE workshop and no preregistration is required. Presented by the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), a program of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Whidbey ART Party Wednesday, June 7, 6:00pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St

Lunch is offered ($8) and they enjoy interesting guest speakers. Public is invited. Please contact Herb Bacon at (360)730-3755 if you wish to attend.

Materials and refreshments included. In class, learn to create a unique dahlia. Must be 21+ of age. To sign up, call (360) 279-4580 or visit the Senior Center. Cost is $45, $5 off for Oak Harbor Senior Center members.

South Whidbey Rotary

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Class

Every Tuesday, 7:30am Whidbey Tel WiFire Club Room, Freeland For more information, call (360)321-5867.

“The Most Excellent Way” Support Meetings Every Wednesday, 7:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor “The Most Excellent Way” is world-wide support group desiring to minister to alcoholics, drug addicts, and their families. “The Most Excellent Way” is a Christ based self-help group for people struggling with addictions of all kinds and-self centered behaviors. Childcare is provided. For more information, please call (360)675-3032.

TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly®) Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am Family Bible Church, Oak Harbor TOPS® is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original, nonprofit, noncommer-

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Local Districts and Regional Partners Bring Firewise Education to Whidbey Residents

Thursday, June 8, 5:00pm-8:00pm Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Rd, Coupeville Attend Septic 101 to learn how to protect your system and avoid costly repairs. If you have a gravity or conventional pressure system, take Septic 201, pay $28 and you could get certified to inspect it yourself. To register, visit www.islandcountyseptictraining.com or call (360) 678-7914.

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Class Monday, June 19, 5:00pm-8:00pm Freeland Hall, 1515 E Shoreview Dr. Attend Septic 101 to learn how to protect your system and avoid costly repairs. If you have a gravity or conventional pressure system, take Septic 201, pay $28 and you could get certified to inspect it yourself. To register, visit www.islandcountyseptictraining.com or call (360) 678-7914.

campgrounds and forestlands were spared as a result. However, the event was a local reminder that given extreme weather conditions with excess fuel build-up and steep slopes, wildfire risk is still very much present on Whidbey. With increasing homes adjacent to wildlands, Firewise equips Whidbey homeowners with the resources and support to take proactive steps toward adapting their homes and landscapes to wildfire behavior with agency assistance.

Saturday’s Firewise Day event was a kick-off for this program. Homeowners can request free one-hour home assessments and interested HOA boards or neighbors can request a Firewise presentation at their next community meeting to learn more about how to become a recognized Firewise Community through the Whidbey Island Conservation District (360) 678-4708 or www.whidbeycd.org/firewise. html.

Fourth Monday, 7:00pm Race Road Fire Station, Coupeville

Expanded quarterly workshops TBA. The Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central Washington Chapter, provides emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers of those suffering from memory loss – in a confidential setting. For questions or additional information, contact co-facilitators: Mardell Xavier at (360) 477-5511 or Hestia Laitala at (360) 321-1600.

At the South Whidbey Coupon Club, we also welcome those who would like to help clip coupons which will be used for Good Cheer’s shopping. Find us on Facebook :”Whidbey Coupon Club” and via email: nwcouponclub@ comcast.net. For further information, please call (360) 675-2338.

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[Submitted by Kelsi Franzen, WICD] Saturday, May 20, staff from six resource and fire protection agencies collaborated at Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue District’s Race Road Fire Station to present Whidbey Island’s first ever “Firewise Day” event. Staff from the Whidbey Island Conservation District (WICD), Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue District (CWIFR), Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Washington State University Extension Puget Sound Forest Stewardship (WSU Ext.), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the Whidbey Camano Land Trust (WCLT) united to share tips and expertise to the public for wildfire awareness and preparedness.

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Through four hands-on, interactive presentations ranging from Firewise landscaping to forest health, attendees learned about the science of wildfire as it relates to central Whidbey’s unique climate and landscape, as well as what they can do in their “home ignition zones” to serve as the “fuel break” and assist local firefighters, should a future wildfire occur.

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Whidbey’s Firewise Day is part of a larger collaborative effort taking place in states throughout the nation, including eight western states of Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Idaho, Utah, Montana, and South Dakota, whose governors signed a proclamation for May 2017 as Wildfire Awareness Month. The goal: to bring together tailored wildfire education programs and resources to the public through agency partnerships with emphasis on community wildfire adaptation and preparedness.

The Whidbey Island Conservation District, Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue District, and Washington Department of Natural Resources, with funding from the Washington State Conservation Commission, are piloting the Firewise Program to communities in central Whidbey, with resources and support available to all Whidbey Island residents. Central Whidbey was selected as the pilot area for the program on Whidbey due to the influence of the rain shadow resulting in low rainfall in the summer months.

Firewise is a national program, its origins arising from awareness during the 1985 fire season. Two of the nation’s federal agencies responsible for wildfire response – USDA Forest Service and U.S. Department of the Interior – partnered with the National Fire Protection Association to address the growing “wildland/urban interface” challenge. Today, NFPA’s Firewise Program has expanded to involve more partnerships, and through collaboration between local conservation districts, fire protection, and wildland fire protection agencies, Firewise resources are tailored to address each area’s unique population, climate, landscape, and wildfire behaviors.

When it comes to Whidbey Island, many may not think of wildfire. But recent science points to 3 key elements – fuel, weather, and topography – that, if in proper alignment, can make any area, regardless of geography, a potential location for wildfire ignition.

Many may recall two summers ago, in July 2015, when staff from four fire agencies responded to a 10-acre brushfire on steep bluff at Fort Ebey State Park. The fire was contained in part due to the collaboration between the fire agencies and nearby

North Sound Writers was born out of the love of writing. They are an eclectic group of authors, poets, and artists who aim to support one another to publication. They believe in growing as creatives, through a deeper education of their craft. Their goal is to celebrate all successes, both big and small.

North Sound Writers invites all writers, of every age and genre, to come and be a part of their growing community of creatives. They don’t care if you’re still in high school or if your great-grandchildren are. North Sound Writers celebrates everyone.

Keep it, read it, or pass it on! One of the goals at North Sound Writers is to get more people in the Northern Puget Sound area reading.

One of the ways they do this is by collecting and sharing new and used books. They put their official stamp within the pages and inside the covers of these books and leave them around town at various businesses, and the random park bench if the weather permits.

If you’ve found one of their books, the hope is that you enjoy it. Not your kind of book?

That’s okay, reading tastes can be as eclectic as favorite foods. Share it with a friend or leave it somewhere new for someone else to find. The stamp has the North Sound Writers logo and web address. Please, visit the site and have a look around and enjoy some of the offerings provided by their many contributors.

Meet-Ups 2nd Monday each month at the Freeland Library from 10:00am to 1:00pm 1st Tuesday of the month business meeting at Sweet Rice Thai on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor from 6:00pm to 8:00pm 1st Wednesday of the month at the Freeland Trinity Lutheran Church from 11:00am to 4:00pm 3rd Wednesday of the month is a drop-in Critique Group at the Freeland Trinity Lutheran Church from 1:00pm to 2:30pm Every Thursday at the Loakal in Oak Harbor from 11:00am to 5:00pm 2nd and 4th Saturday at Sweet Rice Thai on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor from 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4th Sunday at the Coupeville Library from 1:00pm to 4:00pm In the works First page reading events at local pubs around the island A short story collection book themed “Firsts” (find more details at northsoundwriters.com) Do you write? North Sound Writers is always seeking contributing authors for their blog Essay competition for Young Authors – More details to come soon.

[Submitted by Deb Morgan, North Sound Writers]

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By Carey Ross Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Like everyone else, I was completely charmed and entertained by the first installment of this unorthodox superhero franchise. Rocket might get all the one-liners and all the press, but long live Baby Groot!  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 17 min.)

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword: On the one hand, this is directed by Guy Ritchie, which means historical accuracy will take a backseat to frantic action and dizzying camerawork. On the other hand, it stars Charlie Hunnam, who was put on this Earth to be admired by me.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 6 min.)

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales: This movie will make you want to only hang out with dead men.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 15 min.)

Alien: Covenant: "Alien," Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi masterpiece, is, hands down, the single most terrifying movie I have ever seen.

As such, I could not be happier he’s returned to the universe he created–and shows what he and his long-running franchise are made of.  (R • 2 hrs.)

Snatched: Goldie Hawn comes out of semiretirement to star in this freewheeling jungle romp with Amy Schumer. I’m guessing she’s back in retirement for good now.  (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

Baywatch: Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Zac Efron and hitting theaters with the tagline “Beaches ain’t ready,” this remake looks to be even more terrible than the television show, which was so terrible it was actually kind of wonderful.  (R • 1 hr. 56 min.)

The Boss Baby: This animated movie in which a business-minded infant becomes the CEO of a major corporation is obviously based on a true story because have you ever been around a baby? Those tiny tyrants are pretty much the bosses of whatever situation they’re in.  (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie: You can see this movie about a principal who is hypnotized into fighting crime in his tighty whiteys or you can see "Wonder Woman," about a superhero with a golden lasso and invisible jet. Up to you.  (PG • 1 hr. 29 min.)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul: Never has a franchise film been so perfectly named.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Everything, Everything: Another adaptation of a YA novel in which love can only exist if one or both of the characters is dying, about to die or possibly dead already.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 min.)

Wonder Woman: I spent approximately eleventy-jillion hours of my early youth pretending to be Wonder Woman–in my Wonder Woman Underoos, no less–so this movie had better be as good as critics are hinting it is or Hollywood will be responsible for ruining my childhood. Again.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 21 min.)

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Due to her being active within the community, she was the recipient of many awards and honors. She was also active within her church and was a lifelong member of the Christian Reformed Church and rarely missed a service.

God had truly blessed her and she always tried to give him the honor of her success.

Her parents and all of Jo’s siblings preceded her in death: Sally (Vernon) Eerkes, Elsie Balda, Harry Balda, Agnes (Jack) Hamming, and Etta (Elmer) Hamming.

She is survived by one sister-in-law Agnes Bos, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2:00. The service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, Pastor Randy Beumer presiding.

MARGARET WILDES SEALS After a century of living, Margaret Wildes Seals would not get to eat her 100th birthday cake. Born July 24, 1917 in a log cabin located on Wildes Rd., Clinton, WA to Warren and Margaret Wildes, she went to be with Gene and her Savior May 21, while surrounded by family. She was the oldest of her sisters and was preceded in death by her brothers Scott, Warren, Clellan, Parker and Robert. She lost her sister Jean last year and is survived by her sister Elma Nelson of Bothell, WA and younger brother Lincoln Wildes (Janice) of Clinton.

Margaret attended Intervale School in the Maxwelton area for grades 1 through 8 and before getting on the bus, would hide her coat in a log. Raised on Wildes Rd. on a farm with horses, cattle, dogs and geese, her father lost his temper when the goose attacked Elma, and for smarting off to her dad, Margaret had to clean the goose for dinner.

After graduating from Langley High School in 1936, Margaret went to cosmetology school and opened a beauty shop on Capitol Hill. Margaret’s sister, Jean, brought her to a dance at Fort Lawton in Seattle and it was there she met the love of her life, Gene B. They married December 27, 1947 and celebrated 67 years together before Gene’s passing in 2015.

In 1948, Gene and Margaret bought 20 acres on Wildes Rd. and in 1962, when Gene retired from the Army, returned to complete the house they had started for the family to move in to.

There they raised daughters Margaret (Ed) Rieckelman and Patricia (Scott) Blouin.

Margaret glowed with happiness when her first grandchild came in 1981. Emily (Jeff) Barker would be spoiled by her grandparents until the first grandson came along in 1986. Parker Rieckelman would rule the roost until the last grandchild, Sharlie (Seth) Tassie was born in 1988. But then Savanna Tassie, her first and only great grandchild came into the world and was the ruby in her eye and often she would join her great grandma on her walk to bed and would cuddle for a few moments before blowing her kisses goodbye and goodnight. During Margarets’ final hours with Savanna, she was able to say goodbye and blow her a kiss back.

Margaret had many nephews, nieces and neighbors who will miss her dearly. She was well cared for by the nurses – Cindy, Mai, Joan and Lannae of Hospice of Whidbey Island and Dr. Sanders who went above and beyond and enjoyed her stories. The family suggests donations to Hospice of Whidbey Island.

Her deep and abiding faith in God comforted her journey and she will be met at the Eastern gate by her family.

A graveside service will be held at Wednesday, May 31, 11am at Bayview Cemetery, Langley, WA and memorial service at 12:30 at the Little Brown Church on Maxwelton Rd.

JOSEPHINE (JO) BALDA Josephine (Jo) Balda passed away peacefully May 26 at Regency on Whidbey. She was born October 3, 1922 to Jake and Jennie (Fakkema) Balda.

The fourth child in a family of 6, she was born and raised in Oak Harbor by a fine Christian family.

Jo started her banking career March 30, 1942. She was the third woman to be hired by the bank. Jo was also the first woman to make officer status in her branch and the third woman in the system.

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The family suggests memorial donations can be made to Oak Harbor Christian School and/or Pregnancy Care Clinic in Oak Harbor.

Services were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To share messages or condolences, please visit Jo’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

KEVIN ROY PARDUE On May 10, 2017, Kevin Roy Pardue passed away at the age of 66.

Kevin was born April 18, 1951 in Frederick, OK, to Ladonia Pardue. He graduated high school in Oklahoma before moving to Northern California and then finally finding his real home on Whidbey Island.

Always a creative person, he received his Associates in cosmetology and spent many years as a talented hairstylist. He also spent a lot of his time as a brilliant freelance artist and was practiced in many mediums. He was also an amazing chef, a music lover, savvy shopper and sci-fi fan, as well as a long time practitioner of Satsangi.

Kevin had four beautiful children. He is survived by all of them; Erin Brynn Pardue, Leslie Brianna Pardue, Kevin Michael Pardue and Jessica Lauren Lyon; as well as his sister, Ellen, and nine grandchildren; Adrian Dimas, Christina Sorgenson, Dillon Daly, Elijah Daly, Ryan Sorgonson, Layla Daly, Cadence Binkley, Serena Pardue and Kevin Michael Pardue.

He is preceded in death by his mother Ladonia, and his sisters Lola and Luella.

NORA VIVIAN COMBS Nora Vivian 'Canfield' Combs, age 70, passed away in Coupeville, WA, October 2, 2016. Vivian was born March 8, 1946 in Sitka, AK, to Perry and Josephine Canfield. She went to school in Ketchikan, AK, where she met and married Eugene Combs in Juneau, AK. Vivian is survived by her sons, David and Michael Combs; grandsons, Ryan Johnston and Corey Hoppe of Alaska; sisters, Jo Evalie Logan, Sally Clifton, Christy Johnston, and brother William Perry Canfield.

Preceding her in death was her daughter, Susan Marie Combs, a stillborn daughter, husband, Eugene Combs, and her parents, Perry and Jo Canfield.

Vivian worked in retail many years and enjoyed being custodian of the grade school in Ketchikan. She loved gardening and spending time with kids and animals. While growing up in Ketchikan, on South Pt. Higgens Road, she spent many happy hours at the beach with her family and friends.

The family wishes to thank everyone who cared for Vivian during her last months.

HOMER OLDEMEYER Homer Oldemeyer, faithful husband and dad, began his earthly journey in 1931 and completed his earthly journey May 22, 2017, with family at his side. Having retired as air traffic controller from the US Navy in 1974, he entered a new career as piano tuner in 1975. Along the way, he earned his small plane license, logged over one hundred skydives, built a trimaran, sailed with his son Bruce to Hawaii in 1999, and faithfully nurtured his wife and family.

He travelled alone to China several times, learning enough Chinese to get around the country. He rode his recumbent bike around England, rode bikes with daughter Dinah in Holland, and took his grandkids on hikes in the Cascades and the Olympics. While daughter Cecelia was in high school, she and her Dad took in the screaming rides in California. And she was the first offspring to sail on the trimaran.

Ask anyone who knew him and they would say he was a good man, modest, moderate, and adventurous. He could play a good jazz piano and sang in barbershop quartets from high school through maturity. He attended church since cradle and lived his Christianity.

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Good Men tells the story of military lawyers at a court martial who are defending two Marines accused of murder. During the course of the trial a high- level conspiracy is uncovered. With wisecracking humor and suspense, it takes a biting look into the modern power plays of authority, sexism, politics, law, the military and morality. You don’t want to miss this one.

A Few Good Men opens Friday, June 9 and runs through Sunday, June 25. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm with Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. The show contains adult subject and language. The Whidbey Playhouse offers special discounts for military, students and groups of ten or more and even greater discounts for groups of 30 or more. For more information, contact the Whidbey Playhouse at at 360-679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com [Submitted by Whidbey Playhouse]

SICBA Honors Members At Annual Awards Banquet

The Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) is a non-profit trade association of builders and associates devoted to promoting professionalism among its members. Chartered in 1979, SICBA members are your neighbors and community leaders, providing education and support for building industry professionals. SICBA promotes jobs for local people by encourages homeownership, sustainable growth, environmentally sound building practices and community stewardship for Skagit and Island Counties. For more information, visit sicba.org [Submitted by Lianna Neyens, SICBA]

Race The Reserve Whidbey Island The annual running of this race will take place on August 12, 2017. There will be a Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. Runners will start the course at the Coupeville Middle/High School gym. Event day registration and check-in begin at 5:30am. The Marathon/Relay will begin at 7:00am. The Half Marathon will begin at 7:30am, while the 10k and 5k will begin at 8:00am. Come for the run but stay for the fun. The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival opens at 10:00am. Register at www.racethereserve.com. For more information, email racethereservewhidbeyisland@ gmail.com.

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Seeking Applicants for Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board

Scott Yonkman of Yonkman Construction was awarded Builder of the Year at SICBA’s 2017 Annual Awards Banquet

The Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association held its Annual Awards Banquet at the Heritage Flight Museum in Burlington on May 18, 2017 to honor the accomplishments of its members during 2016.

The following award winners were voted on by SICBA members; SICBA AWARDS Builder of the Year: Scott Yonkman of Yonkman Construction Associate of the Year: Kris Tully of SaviBank Rookie of the Year: Kim Piazza of John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc Volunteer of the Year: Roy Mureno of Dwayne Lane’s Auto Center Recruiter of the Year: Gary Wray of Wray Bros LLC Chairperson of the Year: Dave Hillman of Hillman’s Tranquil Hardscapes Contractor Sponsor of the Year: John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc Supplier/Services Sponsor of the Year: Harmsen & Associates Corporate Sponsor of the Year: Craft Stove Project of the Year applications were judged and selected by Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities in Kennewick, WA. The Overall Project of the Year: John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc Commercial Remodel Category: Quantum Construction Commercial New Construction: Quantum Construction Single Family Residential 3001 & Above: John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc Single Family Residence from 2000 to 3000 Square Feet: CVH Inc. Single Family Residence from 0 to 1999 Square Feet: Cascade Custom Homes & Design, Inc. Single Family Residential Remodel: John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling.

Single Family Residence in the Energy Efficiency/Built Green Category: CVH Inc. Site Improvement/Landscaping/Outdoor Structure: Yonkman Construction, Inc. Additional highlights from the night included Speaker, Ferndale native and retired Air Force Pilot, Jim Bender.

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to complete a term on the Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board for a term that runs until June 30, 2019.

The Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board is part of the Northwest Regional Council which serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom Counties. It plans services for seniors and people with disabilities who need assistance caring for themselves and relies heavily on input and assistance from a dedicated group of volunteers. NWSSAB members come from different age groups and diverse backgrounds and are generally active members of their communities. Anyone with an interest in long-term care issues is welcome to apply.

Board meetings occur on the third Thursday of most months, with exceptions during the summer and holidays, and are usually held in Anacortes or Bellingham. Applicants for the current position must be residents of Island County.

The application deadline is June 27, 2017 and an application may be obtained by contacting Pam Dill, (360) 679-7353 or by email at pamd@co.island.wa.us Additional information regarding the committee may be obtained by contacting Pat Elwell at (360) 676-6749 ext 1024 or by email at elwelpf@dshs.wa.gov [Submitted by Pam Dill]

Local Business News Sweet Mona’s All You Can Eat Chocolate Event Beginning Friday, May 26, Sweet Mona’s Chocolates is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm for the summer season. These hours are good through Monday, September 4, 2017.

Friday, June 23, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm join the first annual Sweet Mona’s All You Can Eat Chocolate Event! Tickets are $49 single admission and $73.50 per couple. The ticket includes a t-shirt stating you survived Sweet Mona’s All You Can Eat Chocolate Event. Of course, all the chocolates you can eat, gelato, bakery, and beverages. A tarot reading by the infamous April. Maybe a glass of wine. And much, much more. It’s going to be a fun social event for a limited number of participants.

Admission must be paid in advance. Also, at the time of your reservation, please provide your shirt size. Tickets can be purchased at Sweet Mona’s Chocolates Retail Store, 221 2nd Street Suite 16 in Langley, or by calling (360) 221-2728.

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THURSDAY, May 4 6:50am, Honeymoon Bay Rd. Caller reporting goats on front deck destroying everything on deck. Unknown where goats came from. Has tried getting them to go away but they won’t leave.

11:29am, SR 532 Reporting irate male subject at location yelling at employees. Subject is starting to get physical and slapping reporting party's hands. Subject has no weapons.

12:11pm, Cliffordsville Rd. Caller states a pig has wondered onto property. Says it's ok to release caller’s information if owner calls looking for it.

12:39pm, SR 20 Reporting party requesting subject be trespassed from all Island Transit locations.

Caller states male entered location yesterday and urinated on side of the building.

1:52pm, SR 20 Female advising there is a female on side of the road laying there. Reporting party pulled over to see if she could help and female said she is hot and has moved into the shade. Reporting party requesting someone come and check on her.

2:51pm, Green Rd. Caller reporting barking dog at location and says owner has an arsenal of guns.

Caller recommends animal control be careful, says owners just let their dogs out and they bark continually.

4:07pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising male subject near the bus stop has a camera and backpack. Subject appears to be cheering for the vehicles as they pass by yelling “Go Navy.”

6:25pm, Beach Dr. Reporting party requesting call referencing Blow/Go installed in vehicle for prior DUI. Caller believes being ripped off for system malfunctions.

8:43pm, SR 525 Reporting party states on Cultus Bay Rd, a person in a Pontiac Sunfire is just sitting in intersection running. Reporting party had to go around vehicle after sitting through three green lights.

FRIDAY, May 5 10:19am, Terrace Pl. Reporting party requesting phone call in reference to handyman who did some repairs at reporting party's home. States handyman damaged dishwasher while there and is refusing to fix it.

1:28pm, Elger Bay Rd. A vehicle pulled into parking lot of location as custodian was leaving. Custodian asked driver if he needed help and the driver said he was "looking for a blow job or a piece of ass."

SATURDAY, May 6 9:12pm, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising male subject is blaring his horn because he can’t get out.

MONDAY, May 8 7:34am, NW Elwha St. Reporting party advising subject threw stuff into the caller’s yard.

3:08pm, SE Catalina Dr. Reporting party advising a coyote chased her daughter while out walking.

TUESDAY, May 9 9:14am, SE Catalina Dr. Reporting party wants to discuss the coyotes in the area.

12:31pm, SW Erie St. Caller advising a dog is locked inside a car and windows rolled down.

12:58pm, W Whidbey Ave. Reporting party advising money is being taken from her purse by a coworker.

5:00pm, SW 1st Ave. Caller advising there's a raccoon problem in the area.

6:00pm, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting party states “they told me I can call anytime I need help.”

8:30pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising a group of males are flipping off people in the parking lot.

WEDNESDAY, May 10 9:44am, SR 20 Caller advising son is refusing to get out of the driver’s seat.

11:42am, SE 2nd St. Reporting party advising he is trying to list his home and his neighbors have junk vehicles in the yard.

2:54pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Caller advising male asked her if she has heard anything about “the anarchy that is supposed to happen on the 11th.”

THURSDAY, May 11 3:26am, NE 16th Ave. Reporting party advising someone threw an alarm clock in the trash compactor and it has been going off for hours.

10:44am, SE Maylor St. Caller advising there's a deceased cat in his front yard. Requesting assistance removing it. Caller is not home now but states they can go into the yard to get it.

10:48am, Kinzie Rd. Reporting party came home, got out of car and went into the house. Caller went back outside and saw a German shepherd by the chicken coop. German shepherd was inside coop and killed all the chickens. When reporting party walked over to let dog out, the dog came at reporting party so reporting party killed it.

12:53pm, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting party advising there is something inside her house, possibly an animal. Advising there was a plastic bag behind her dresser and when she came home today one of the bags was stuffed into the vent.

2:19pm, NW Crosby Ave. Female on line, “Barnes is the one that is the animal control and she keeps the same day my husband did and wore milk cartons on the beach. Bye.” 2:44pm, SW Mulberry Pl. Caller reporting loud music from location.

Says residents have had on going problems with dog barking at location. When they leave for work they turn music way up to drown out the dogs barking.

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REAL ESTATE WANTED Seeking Small House: Wanting to purchase small 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath older rambler, cottage, or cabin on South Whidbey. One level, not in town, approximately .5 acres, a few stairs to entrance OK. No cement floor or in-floor heating. Cherish hardwood flooring, wood cabinets, electric baseboard heating, and metal roof. Please call (360) 730-3244 before you do any cleanup, repairs, flooring, painting, home improvements, etc.

RV/TRAILERS Travel Trailer: 1994 Skyline Layton, 20TT, $800 OBO. (360) 730-1522 (0)

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Moving Sale: Saturday, June 3, 8am-1pm, 701 Madrona Way, Coupeville. Chairs, puzzles, linens, bike stuff, huge microwave, toaster oven, clothes, and more. Deals, deals, deals!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Pregnant? Need baby clothes?

We have them and the price is right–FREE. Pregnancy Care Clinic, open most Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm.

Call (360) 221-2909 or stop by 6th and Cascade in Langley.

Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. (425) 923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl

Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Victim Support Services has Advocates ready to help. Please call the 24-hr Crisis Line (888) 388-9221. Free Service. Visit our web site at http://victimsupportservices.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking for Board Members to join the dynamic Board of Island Senior Resources and serve the needs of Island County Seniors. Of particular interest are representatives from North Whidbey. For more information please contact: reception@islandseniorservices.org

JOB MARKET INSTRUCTORS: In Motion Dance, Learning & Recreation is hiring instructors for the following: Ballet, Tap, Belly Dancing, Salsa, and other dance instructors; Meditation, Yoga, Kids Yoga, Adult Workout, Nia, Ballet Barre, Mom & Me, Creative movement for pregnant & new moms; Bilingual educators & instructors (French, Japanese, German, other), Movement/ dance bilingual instructors, Special Needs educators (training provided).

Please call 360-682-6237 for information (2) PART TIME/FULL TIME CAREGIVERS AND ON-CALL RECEPTIONIST: Regency is hiring for a FT/PT Caregivers and On-Call Receptionist. Please apply in person at 1040 SW Kimball Drive with cover letter, resume and references. (2)

Need help lawn mowing. I have a walk behind mower.

In Coupeville on bus line. Call Hank, (360) 678-7591 (1) PT HELP: Apple-A-Day Cafe, located within Island Drug in Oak Harbor, is now hiring for part-time help. Apply at Island Drug, 32170 SR 20, Oak Harbor (1) FULL, PT AND SEASONAL OPENINGS: Whidbey Seatac Shuttle is hiring a Charter Manager, Drivers and Reservationist/CSR. Details at: Seatacshuttle.com/employment.php Or Call (360) 679-4003 (1) PT Evening Janitorial – Oak Harbor/Coupeville: Hiring IMMEDIATELY for part-time evening janitor, Monday-Saturday, 23 hours per week. Start time flexible (after 6:30pm/ earlier on Saturday); compensation, $12 per hour, parttime; Earn part-time income of $1000+ per month! Must have valid DL, cell phone, pass background/drug screening and E-Verify (USCIS). Please provide name and phone number. Resumes welcome. Email: susan.valenzuela@ ybswa.net (0) ASST COOK AND RELIEF COOK: Meals on Wheels is hiring an Asst. Cook and Relief Cook. Apply now if you enjoy cooking & working in a friendly environment.

Permanent, part-time, 21 hrs/ wk. (6AM to 1PM Mon/Wed/ Fri) or Relief Cook opportunity.

Wage DOE. Quantity cooking experience, dependable, team player, able to lift 50 pounds.

Pick up application at Island Senior Resources, ISR, South Whidbey Center, 14594 SR 525, Langley or call (360) 3211621 or (360) 321-1634 for more details. ISR is an EOE. DRIVERS: Part-time, full-time, on-call & weekend driver positions available. Must have or be willing to obtain CDL Class B with P2 passenger endorse-

ment. If interested, please contact Brent at (360) 679-4003 or find an application online at www.seatacshuttle.com/ employment.php

LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360) 675-5470. Setup and consultation free with first session.

Lessons last 1-hr each.

HOME FURNISHINGS Blond leather sofa, matching chair & ottaman, like new condition, $5oo. Hank (360) 6787591 (1) Lawn and Garden Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey (360) 321-1624 Straw Hay for Sale: Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624

5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

RECREATION Good used bicycles: Big & small, serviced and tested, all at bargain prices. Clinton (360) 341-5894 (0)

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Horse Tack for Sale: Synthetic saddles, English & Western, $50 each OBO; Lots of miscellaneous other tack and farm equipment available, call (360) 678-4124 for more information (0)

Excellent Grass Hay for Sale.

Good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360) 3211624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

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MISCELLANEOUS Delta table saw. Custom stand, 1-hp motor, cast iron table, $175. (360) 222-3095 (0) Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: Puzzle 1 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.55)

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By Kae Harris We share our world with some of the most wonderful creatures known to man. From our forests to the water surrounding Whidbey Island, life is teeming. Here, in the Pacific Northwest, we truly are fortunate the marine animals share their lives with us, especially the larger kind such as whales. It is for this reason Orca Network is so very important – they raise awareness of the whales found in the Pacific Northwest and how we can ensure their habitat is safe and healthy.

Orca Network includes many projects such as the Whale Sighting Network, the Langley Whale Center, the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network and the campaign to help Lolita/Tokitae to retire. From hands-on experience at the Langley Whale Center, as well as volunteer docents dedicating their time to enlightening the public about our aquatic neighbors in the Salish Sea to special events and displays; all of the Orca Network’s endeavors are aimed at raising awareness, and providing people with the right tools to safeguard our whales.

June is Orca Awareness month and it began in 2007. The Southern Resident orcas were declared endangered in 2005, after a 20% decline in their population. Orca Month was started by Orca Network as a way to raise awareness of this fragile community of Orcas. Orca Awareness month is aimed at helping us understand the threats these beautiful sea creatures face, and what we land folk can do to provide assistance.

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Now, some pretty exciting events are coming up, and June will definitely be a month for the books! Not only can you make memories to last a lifetime, but you can learn so much more about the animals living right under our noses! June 3 is Whales in your Neighborhood, an event where you can learn about land-based whale watching from 12 pm to 2 pm (visit www.orcamonth. com for locations and more details), and wouldn’t it be a privilege to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures?

On June 10 at the Whidbey Children’s Theater in Langley, we can really celebrate Orca Awareness month in style, as Orca Network is hosting a day long workshop centered on the Southern Resident Orcas and the salmon they rely on as a source of sustenance. Some of the best and most experienced speakers will be at the event – Mike Ford from NOAA, Kriss Kevorkian PhD on Environmental Grief, and Howard Garrett from the Orca Network.

In fact, on June 3 the Coupeville Wharf will see its own celebration with Orca Network sharing their extensive knowledge of the Salish Sea whales and all this will be rung in with a brand new whale bell, so why not come down to join in the festivities? You’re bound to have a whale of a time!

For more information about Orca Network, visit their website at www.orcanetwork.org, their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OrcaNetwork/ or call their toll-free number, 1-866 ORCANET.

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